Presented by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Join us for a discussion with Representative Chellie Pingree to learn and discuss the bill she recently introduced, H.R. 5861, to address […]
Connecting the Dots: Cross-Sectoral Strategies for Food Systems Change
Building bridges between community and economic development stakeholders and the regional food sector is integral to increasing the viability and resilience of regional food economies and improving community vitality, health, […]
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WebinarsSupporting the Needs of New and Beginning Farmers | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
On this tour, we will learn about a variety of programs and organizations that are supporting new and beginning production farmers in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. Although similar programs […]
Farm Bill Implementation Policy Briefing
Washington, DCMonday, April 29 — Tuesday, April 30Funders-Only Event Registration closed.This past December, Congress finalized the 2018 farm bill––but that was only the first half of the process! Now begins […]
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MeetingsRemoving Structural Barriers for the Next Generation of Farmers: Land, Capital, Gender, and Race
Sponsored by Leichtag Foundation Click here to listen to the webinar recording and view the presentation slides. Resources mentioned during the call include:– Young farmers are the least diverse – […]
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WebinarsBuilding a Local Foodshed | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
A thriving regional food system requires a number of sustainable and pro table components: farmers and producers, processing and distribution systems, and outlets to consumers and markets at the end. […]
Pathways to Impact through Grain Production | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
Washington State is ranked fifth among the nation’s top wheat-producing states. The majority of that grain is grown in the Palouse region of southeastern Washington, a 4,000 square mile area […]
Federal Budgets are in the Air: Briefing on Impact of 2019 Trump Budget on Food & Agriculture
Co-sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders. On Monday, the White House will release its 2019 budget proposal, which is expected to include […]